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Isa Bistro - Portland, Portland, ME

Isa Bistro - Portland

4.9
4.9
1430 Reviews
$31 to $50
Bistro

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 10 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
Isa is a small neighborhood bistro serving eclectic and seasonally driven menu. Reservations are available inside the dining room up to 30 days out, with a maximum of 8 guests. Our private outdoor patio is open seasonally with same day reservations available only, as it is uncovered and weather permitting (not dog friendly). Please provide 24 hours notice for cancellations or a late cancellation fee may apply.
Friday lunch available 11:30-4pm. Dinner daily 4-9pm, except closed on Tuesdays.
A husband and wife duo! A 2023 James Beard nominated chef, Isaul Perez brings his experience cooking French and Italian food in NYC to life with a splash of his Mexican heritage. His wife Suzie is a certified sommelier and face of the front. They showcase local farms and purveyors, offer craft beers and house specialty cocktails. The dining room is cozy and quaint with an original black tin ceiling. Be sure to order any of the Mexican dishes, whatever they may be!

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Location
    79 Portland St, Portland, ME 04101
  • Phone number
    (207) 808-8533
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Bistro, Italian, Mexican
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Wed–Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–4:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private lot behind the building on Brattle Street and street parking.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Isaul Perez

Experiences

  • 10 Year Anniversary Dinner

    Mar 18, 2025 only
    Join us for a special evening celebrating our 10 year anniversary! We have curated a menu based on our most requested dishes. Thank you for getting us to this 10 year mark!
    10 Year Anniversary Dinner photo

Menu

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What 1,430 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Maine

    Best Overall

  • Maine

    Best Food

  • Maine

    Best Service

  • Maine

    Best Value

  • Maine

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Greater Portland

    Best Overall

  • Greater Portland

    Best Food

  • Greater Portland

    Best Service

  • Greater Portland

    Best Ambience

  • Greater Portland

    Best Value

  • Greater Portland

    Innovative

  • Greater Portland

    Healthy

  • Greater Portland

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Greater Portland

    Great for fine wines

  • Greater Portland

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Isa Bistro in Portland offers an exceptional dining experience with "amazing food and service." Guests rave about the "creative and delicious" menu, featuring standout dishes like the eggplant lasagna and pork chop. The cozy atmosphere and attentive staff make it a "favorite restaurant" for many, promising a memorable meal.

1,431 Reviews

  1. Maggie VIP

    Greater Boston11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The fennel salad is a favorite. Bartender makes a fantastic Manhattan. Waitstaff is friendly and knowledgeable. Food is always great. Our favorite restaurant in Portland.

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  2. CalBax

    Greater Boston5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent octopus appetizer. We loved our beet salad and Caesar salad. Our mains were perfectly prepared with unique sauce and sides. Service was attentive but not overdone. We went early which allowed us to enjoy the large windows. We will go back. Recommended.

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  3. KHutch

    Greater Boston5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great atmosphere, delicious food & drinks. Staff is very friendly. Don’t let the location deter you from going - well worth the visit!

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  4. Jeana VIP

    Greater Boston25 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful experience, food was great, the waitress was excellent guiding us through the menu. Will definitely be going back!

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  5. David

    Salt Lake City5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    There are few tables that must be reserved at least 30 days out. There is bar seating with elevated chairs without a foot rest, so those become pretty uncomfortable over time.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Phoenix2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delectable. We recommend the grilled octopus and lobster tostada as appetizers, but we don’t think that you could go wrong with any of their selections!

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  7. PWMfoodie

    Greater Boston12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Consistently good food, professional service / we appreciate NOT being addresed as “you guys”. Was surprised to hear Isa celebrated its 10th anniversary this month. Seems they’ve been a mainstay of Bayside for much longer. We enjoy returning often. 👍

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  8. judith

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is perfectly delicious. Everything I want in a restaurant. Not too loud, gentle and friendly service.

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  9. Deb

    Washington DC2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was excellent as well as service. We don’t mind noise, but voices do carry.

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  10. Julie VIP

    Greater Boston15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Everything about Isa Bistro was great. The food was delicious, the service attentive and pleasant, and atmosphere was nice.

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FAQs

Isa Bistro - Portland offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (207) 808-8533.

Isa Bistro - Portland is rated 4.9 stars by 1430 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 10 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Isa Bistro - Portland

79 Portland St, Portland, ME 04101

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
    (207) 808-8533
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Bistro, Italian, Mexican
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Wed–Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–4:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private lot behind the building on Brattle Street and street parking.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Isaul Perez
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